General Assembly
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Hate Crimes Legislation Stalls in Senate, Proponents Hope for Passage in 2020
The state’s first hate crimes bill, HB 426, passed the Georgia House but stalled in the Senate and will not be taken up until the next Georgia state legislative session in 2020. Dacula Republican Rep. Chuck Efstration sponsored House Bill 426 in the most recent 2019 legislative session. HB 426…
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UGA Sports
‘Todd Gurley Bill’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
ATLANTA — The "Todd Gurley Bill" is now on it's way to the governor's desk.
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Northeast Georgia News
Transportation Bill Could Create 26 Percent Tax on Gas
ATLANTA — One day remains in this year's legislative session, and the General Assembly worked late into the night on its agenda.
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In-Depth
Georgia General Assembly Preps for Final Week in Session
ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly will get back to work tomorrow for the last week of the legislative session.
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Health
State Bill Could Raise Insurance for Autism Tests
ATLANTA, GA - Republican Senator Charlie Bethel sponsors a bill which would raise insurance premiums for autism tests.
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In-Depth
Thursday General Assembly Update
ATHENS, GA - Here's a quick update on Georgia General Assembly's legislation on the use of medical marijuana. Keep checking back for more updates on this story.